Sunny Day and lots of kids and their families!

This was the start of a great Easter Egg Hunt we held at the George Otten on Saturday March 30th.  With over 2000 eggs scattered across the park in four age grouped sections and approximately 250 kids ready to go, we had one of the largest turn outs for the Easter Egg Hunt.  The kids had a great time scrambling for the eggs (no pun intended).  They also enjoyed a drawing held at the gazebo that lasted for an hour to give away all the fine prizes to the kids.

Special Thanks goes out to the Social Committee headed by Lisa Walker from the HOA Board.  We would also like to recognize The Management Group and Showplace landscaping who donated money which allowed this event to be at no expense for the association.

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Announcing the Arbor Ridge HOA Annual Easter Egg Hunt.

Please bring your children and be on time so they can participate.

Bring an Easter Egg Basket or a carrying device for your eggs.

There will be three age groups: 3 years and under (parents may assist their little ones), 4 years – 7 years old, and 8+ years old.  Each child will receive a raffle ticket.  There will be a raffle drawing with prizes after the Hunt and also a neat craft for each child to take home to do.

Looking forward to seeing you at this special event.

Thank you!

The Board of Directors of Arbor Ridge HOA

When: Sat, March 30, 10am – 12pm GMT-07:00

Where: George W. Otten Park (NE corner of Laidlaw and Emerald Canyon)

Help build a Stronger, Safer Community by attending the Annual National Night Out and Ice Cream Social

Come and Enjoy Hot Dogs and Ice Cream and get to know your Neighbors and learn about Crime Prevention

Sheriff’s Department will have activities and information.

Neighborhood Watch will provide information on the growing program in our neighborhood.

We will have a Children’s Raffle for some fabulous prizes for kids and did we say Hot Dogs and Ice Cream?

When: Tuesday, August 7^th, 2012 @ 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Where: George Otten Park (Located at the corner of Laidlaw and NW Emerald Canyon)

Arbor Ridge Social Committee Presents

Saturday April 7th 2012

10 AM to 12 PM

Located at the George W Otten Park

You may have noticed we have some wild neighbors roaming through our wetlands lately.  Every few years the coyotes come back into our area.  We must remember that this area once belonged to them and we must learn to live responsibly with our wild friends.  They will tend to keep to themselves and leave us alone.  There are certain precautions you should take to help protect your family, pets and property.  Coyote’s will not bother human’s and animals as long as you keep your distance and they do not feel threatened

1) Do not feed wild mammals!

2) Feed your pets in the house.

3) Always keep your garage doors closed.

4) Equip all of your windows with properly maintained screens.

5) Keep pet doors locked at night and when not in use during the day.

6) Cover your children’s sandbox when not in use to prevent it from being used as a litter box by wild mammals.

7) Enclose compost bins, and lock or securely tighten trash can lids to eliminate food sources for wildlife.

You can prevent wild animals from selecting your home as their habitat by increasing the amount of human activity that takes place in your yard.  Spending time in your yard each day is one of the most effective ways of keeping wild animals away.

All this information and more can be found on Washington County’s Web Site:

If you feel that there is a problem please contact the Non Emergency Number for the Sheriff Department and report the problem. http://www.arborridgeonline.com/community/local-contacts/#law

Washington County has a section that is worth reading to understand their impact and our impact and how we all coexist.
http://www.co.washington.or.us/HHS/AnimalServices/Resources/AnimalCare/other-animals.cfm

If you have concerns you can call Washington County Animal Services as they are the experts and they will be happy to talk to you about the animals.
http://www.co.washington.or.us/HHS/AnimalServices/index.cfm

The HOA has purchased and placed a few Slow Children At Play signs in the neighborhood.  Signs have been placed on the West and East end of NW Emerald Canyon Drive near the Park.  Additional signs have also been placed on NW Oak Creek Drive between NW West Union Road and NW Arizona Drive.

If you are aware of another area that would benefit from placement of these signs please let the Management Office know or email the Board and we can look into adding additional signs.

We want our neighborhood to be safe for our kids and neighbors.

A new page has been created to group all Landscape related content for the neighborhood on the web site.

You will find the link in the Menu Under … Community then Landscape Information

Landscape Information

A while back it was announced that an additional swing set and play structures were being added to the main park in our community.  Construction is starting and fences are going up around the areas of the park to keep kids safe from entering the construction zones.  You may refer to the original article for more information.

George W. Otten Park – Swing Set Installation

George W. Otten Park will be receiving a new swing set.  The new equipment will be added near the existing play area.  Budget permitting, additional improvements such as concrete curbing for containment of the wood fiber safety surfacing may be included.

For more information please check out their THRPD web site.

George W. Otten Park Project